The OFN Blog

Updates from the OFN

Older Women Count: OFN’s Take on GREVIO’s Report

OFN welcomes GREVIO’s report on UK compliance with the Istanbul Convention but warns that urgent action and funding are still needed to protect women—especially older women—from violence.

Women’s Diaries and Journals

Marika explores how diaries, journals, and blogs illuminate women’s experiences, past and present. Do women write to be published or simply heard?

Launching OFN’s IT Support Hub

OFN launches IT Support Hub for members.

Solidarity with Nurses

Solidarity with Nurses

OFN Member Wendy joined the nurses’ picket line yesterday to show solidarity with the nurses in their struggle for fair pay.

An Update on Hillcroft College

An Update on Hillcroft College

OFN member Molly shares the latest plans for the Hillcroft College, providing affordable courses for women who have missed out on education opportunities.

Deeds Not Words

Deeds Not Words

Some thoughts on women’s achievements in 100 years, based on Helen Pankhurst’s The Story of Women’s Rights Then and Now, Sceptre, 2018.

What is an Older Woman?

What is an Older Woman?

In this post, I’ll look at the different ways our society defines the Older Woman and why for the women of the OFN, age is just a number!

My Gold Plated Pension?!

My Gold Plated Pension?!

Cheryl, a retired teacher, tracks her pension contributions and looks at why, after retirement, her pension income is shockingly low.